Linfield sign Amuneke

Former Nigerian international to join Blues on short-term deal

Linfield will sign striker Kevin Amuneke after the Nigerian agreed a short-term deal for the club after a successful trial period.

Amuneke has turned out for Ballynure OB in the Intermediate League after penning a deal with them in the summer and his performances have led to interest from several top flight clubs, with David Healy's men acting first.

The 30-year-old has played for a host of European clubs, notably including FC Porto, Vitoria Setubal and CSKA Sofia (whom he joined for £400,000), but has since relocated to Northern Ireland where after briefly taking a break from football, was persuaded back into the game by Ballynure.

"Huge opportunity for Kevin to get back to the top level and I know everyone at the club wishes him the very best. "The transfer will see Ballynure meet Linfield FC at Windsor Park in the summer. Best of luck, Kev."

Kevin - who's brother Emmanuel played for Barcelona and is a former African footballer of the year - will add firepower to the Blues attack as they attempt to win this season's Irish Premiership.